2008 BMW 540 vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 911. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 540 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3596 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
